Wallet and phone fell out of an unzipped pocket when I bent down to release a mooring line. Grabbed the wallet but not the phone. With hindsight I should have grabbed the phone first as the wallet sank much more slowly giving me time to grasp it also.
If it is just a temporary solution then I wouldn't be too fussed about choice of paint, any reputable brand will do the job. You might want to look for some that is classed as food safe though. Otherwise just go for it.
Agree with Dunedin, the Clyde Cruising Club books are the definitive guides up here. If you are thinking of visiting a few islands then Haswell-Smith's tome, The Scottish Islands is a wonderful read in its own right as well as being useful for a sailor. Also, Welcome Anchorages has some useful...
SML, as suggested by Tranona, are good folks to deal with, even if they are marine.
Have a look at their own brand antifouling primer, link below, or give them a call.
SHIELD Underwater Primer | CU-Pro Primer
Exactly. I always carry a Swiss Army Knife (unless I am going through airport security). Used it yesterday to open paint tins then cut open pack of biscuits. Used it this morning - more paint tins - , scraped the mud of my wellies with it and about to use it to open a bottle of beer. Might even...